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DNDShield for Safari

Clean, calm browsing on Safari — fewer distractions, fewer interruptions, and simple per-site control.

SafarimacOSiOS/iPadOSAvailability may vary

Note: Safari support can differ from Chromium. We keep claims factual and document differences clearly.

What you get on Safari

Same goal everywhere: clean browsing + calm UI — with honest compatibility.

Cleaner browsing

Less distraction and fewer interruptions while you read and work.

Popup + redirect guard

Blocks common popup and redirect spam patterns where supported.

Tracker protection

Reduces common third-party tracking where possible.

Per-site control

Allow a trusted site when it needs something unblocked.

Quiet UI

Simple controls and clear messaging—no scary, noisy dashboards.

Privacy-first

Designed to keep browsing calm without collecting personal data by default.

Safari-specific notes

A few helpful expectations so setup stays smooth.

Safari ecosystem

Safari extensions can behave differently than Chromium. We keep the UX consistent and document any differences.

macOS support

Primary Safari support is macOS. If something differs, we’ll note it clearly in Docs.

iPhone/iPad support

If you ship iOS/iPadOS support later, you can keep this page and update the install steps + listing link.

Install & enable

Safari requires an extra enable step — we keep it simple and documented.

Open Download page
Step 1

When your Safari listing is live, link it from Download. Until then, this page explains what to expect.

Enable extension in Safari
Step 2

Safari requires enabling extensions in Settings. We’ll document the exact path in Docs.

Allow when needed
Step 3

If a site needs something unblocked, allowlist the site and refresh the tab.

Transparency first

Clear defaults, honest compatibility, calm UX.

Clear defaults

Strong protection by default, with simple per-site overrides when something needs it.

Honest compatibility

If any feature differs on Safari, we’ll say so (no vague marketing claims).

Calm UX

Same design goal everywhere: clarity, not fear — and no constant popups.

Quick troubleshooting

Most issues are solved with allowlist + refresh (and making sure the extension is enabled).

A page looks broken

Try allowlisting that site, then refresh. Remove allowlist if not needed.

Extension not enabled

Check Safari Settings → Extensions and ensure DNDShield is enabled.

Need help?

Check Docs or contact support with the site URL and what happened.

FAQ

Safari-specific questions, answered quickly.

Is Safari fully supported today?
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Not yet — Safari requires a separate native app wrapper (Apple's extension model differs from Chromium/Firefox), and that's in development. Use Chrome, Edge, Brave, or Firefox on macOS in the meantime.
Why can Safari behave differently?
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Safari’s extension platform differs from Chromium/Firefox, so some details can vary. We document differences instead of hiding them.
How do I allow a site on Safari?
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Open DNDShield on that site, toggle allow for the site (if available), then refresh the tab.
Where will the Safari listing link go?
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Once your listing is live, link it from the Download page and/or add a direct button here.